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Kilgore College biology instructor named CCPI-STEM Fellow

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Kilgore College Press Release | Kilgore College biology instructor Curtis Ivory has been selected as a member of the 2025–26 cohort of CCPI-STEM Fellows, a national honor that recognizes community college faculty and leaders committed to advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and student success. The CCPI-STEM Fellows program, supported through national STEM […]

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Kilgore College Board names Martin sole finalist for president

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Kilgore College Press Release | The Kilgore College Board of Trustees on April 20 named Dr. Staci Martin as the sole finalist for the position of president of Kilgore College. Under Texas law, a public institution must name a sole finalist and observe a 21-day waiting period before final action may be taken to appoint

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Registration open for Kilgore College’s new sonography program

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KC Press Release | Kilgore College is launching its new Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program and is currently accepting applications for its inaugural class, set to begin in fall 2026. The program will prepare students for careers in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, physician offices, public health facilities and laboratories. Students will

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KEDC launches nationwide search for next executive director

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Kilgore EDC Press Release | The Kilgore Economic Development Corporation’s leadership has initiated a nationwide search for its next Executive Director. The move follows the recent retirement of Lisa Denton, who served as KEDC’s leader since 2021. “Lisa’s leadership has played a key role in advancing Kilgore’s economic development efforts,” according to Alan Pollard, KEDC

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KC to present Masterworks Concert April 28

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KC Press Release | The Kilgore College Department of Music will present its annual Masterworks Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in Van Cliburn Auditorium. The performance will feature KC choirs and the KC Wind Symphony, highlighted by a presentation of A Silence Haunts Me by composer Jake Runestad. The concert is free and open to

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CH | Data gets crunched, water spending levels rise, drought spreads

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Texas Press Association Capital Highlights by Gary Borders Cost for future water needs could reach $174B Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is more than twice the

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Texans set to save more $2 Million during April 25-27 Sales Tax Holiday for emergency supplies

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(AUSTIN) — Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 27. “From hailstorms to hurricanes, Texans know the importance of being prepared when bad weather hits,” acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said

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KC board to name presidential finalist at April 20 meeting

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The Kilgore College Board of Trustees will meet Monday, April 20, to name the sole finalist for the position of president of Kilgore College as part of the college’s ongoing presidential search process. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Stewart McLaurin Administration Building, 895 Ross Ave.,

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The Economist

THE ECONOMIST | Twenty‑Five Years

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Dr. M. Ray PerrymanPublished in syndication April 08, 2026 A profound transformation driven by technological advancements has occurred over the past 25 years, reshaping the economy. New industries and business models that were unimaginable a quarter-century ago have been unleashed, creating and redefining jobs at a rapid pace. Texas, in particular, has undergone significant changes,

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